# Stop Living in the Past

> Stop Living in the Past has 10+ active installs and 57 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Stop Living in the Past shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,603
- **Downloads (30 days):** 57 (+3.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1.1
- **Last updated:** Feb 27, 2009
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.7.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Morten Rand-Hendriksen (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mor10/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/stop-living-in-the-past/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ie](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ie/) | #13 | 19 |
| [internet explorer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/internet-explorer/) | #14 | 23 |
| [upgrade](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/upgrade/) | #23 | 26 |
| [warning](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/warning/) | #13 | 18 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ie | >100 | 970 |
| internet explorer | >100 | 454 |
| upgrade | >100 | 9,006 |
| warning | >100 | 9,572 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Modernizr for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/modernizr/) | 800+ | 3.4/5 (5) | May 4, 2019 | 33/100 |
| 2 | [WP IE Buster](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-ie-buster/) | 700+ | 5/5 (9) | Oct 11, 2022 | 39/100 |
| 3 | [Disable Browser Telephone Format Detection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-browser-telephone-format-detection/) | 300+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 10, 2026 | 48/100 |
| 4 | [Stop Oldies](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stop-oldies/) | 100+ | 5/5 (5) | Apr 18, 2014 | 37/100 |
| 5 | [JT Internet explorer URL](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jt-internet-explorer-url/) | 80+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 29, 2016 | 32/100 |
| 6 | [Browser Blocker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/browser-blocker/) | 50+ | 4.4/5 (7) | Oct 11, 2012 | 35/100 |
| 7 | [Outdated Browser](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/outdated-browser/) | 40+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 14, 2020 | 31/100 |
| 8 | [Browser Update Ribbon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/browser-update-ribbon/) | 30+ | 5/5 (2) | Jan 18, 2016 | 31/100 |
| 9 | [Stop IE6](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stop-ie6/) | 30+ | — | Jul 27, 2010 | 24/100 |
| 10 | [WEN's IE CSS3 Support](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wens-ie-css3-support/) | 20+ | 5/5 (3) | Apr 30, 2014 | 39/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stop Living in the Past free?
Yes. Stop Living in the Past is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Stop Living in the Past safe to use in 2026?
Stop Living in the Past shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Stop Living in the Past?
Stop Living in the Past is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,603 times since it launched in February 2009. It was downloaded 57 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Stop Living in the Past work with WordPress 7.1?
Stop Living in the Past is officially tested up to WordPress 2.7.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Stop Living in the Past last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.1, was released on February 27, 2009 (18 years ago).

### Who makes Stop Living in the Past?
Stop Living in the Past is developed and maintained by Morten Rand-Hendriksen.

### What are the best alternatives to Stop Living in the Past?
The most popular alternatives to Stop Living in the Past are Modernizr for WordPress (800+ installs), WP IE Buster (700+ installs) and Disable Browser Telephone F… (300+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stop-living-in-the-past/ · Generated 2026-10-11 15:30 UTC by PageForge